Lingerie Guide

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more than meets the eye

Women tend to save their sexy lingerie for special occasions only. So, how do you change that and get her to spice up her everyday underwear? iVillage lets us in on what women really want to wear underneath it all — and how your girl's personality affects her choices — with their lingerie buying guide.

Note: All prices are in US dollars.

go ahead, take it all off

Get her ready to grin and bare it

Whether it's your first date or your wedding night, women across America want to look and feel sexy. Unfortunately, the idea of baring our booty in the skimpiest of skivvies makes many of us back down. But guess what? Nobody on this earth looks like Gisele… not even Gisele. So we've compiled an assortment of sexy underthings that'll make you feel like an instant supermodel. So sit back, relax and slip into something more comfortable.

All eyes on her

You can't help but feel sexy in candy-colored satin, and we're certain your guy will agree. After all, it's images like these that are dancing through his head when he fantasizes about you, so why not make his dreams come true? $56 at Fredericks of Hollywood

Park Avenue temptress

While "sexy" makes some girls think of leather and vinyl, others prefer a more traditional approach to lingerie. So for the girly girls among us, here's a bra for you. Strategically placed lace is sexy but still leaves something to the imagination. And, might we add, it goes perfectly with pearls. $42 at Bare Necessities

The Little Black Dress of lingerie

You can rarely go wrong with lingerie when the words "black" and "lace" are involved. But if you're worried about bearing your bod, listen up: Not only does this corset keep your tummy undercover, but it also has a built-in garter that clips right onto a pair of thigh-highs. Besides, the padded underwire cups will bring his focus right back to where it was the night you met — Hey! Eyes up here, thanks — only this time you won't mind. $50 at Fredericks of Hollywood

Nice day for a white wedding

Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day? We've found a bustier so feminine and gorgeous you'll want to wear it all year round. This sexy little thing isn't just for brides, although you really couldn't pick a better wedding-night guise. Consider it "the big guns" for any special occasion, or whenever you need to intercept his attention from the game on TV. And remember, just because you look so nice doesn't mean you can't act naughty in it. $79 at Bare Necessities